Schenectady seeking developer for historic weigh station

The Schenectady Metroplex Development Authority has issued a request for proposals to developers interested in redeveloping the former weigh station building on Broadway in downtown Schenectady.

The weigh station was built in the 1920s and was used to weigh and measure produce and other commodities at a public market on the site.

The city owns the building, which is located at 312 Broadway. It is leased to Metroplex, which operates a 323-car parking lot that adjoins the site and a nearby parking garage with more than 1,100 spaces.

According to a statement issued today, Metroplex is seeking a developer “who will propose an adaptive reuse of the structure that will restore and preserve the historic character of the building adding to the redevelopment of downtown.”

Copies of the RFP can be obtained from Metroplex by calling 377-1109. Proposals are due by Nov. 30 at 2 p.m.